Hudsonville
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Hudsonville is a partly walkable city, part of Hudsonville Public School District and about 12 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $340,000.
17 homes for sale·Median $340K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 8.4/10
You pull off I-196 and suddenly the streetscape shifts—arched signs frame Harvey Street, curved brick pavers replacing asphalt, and there's something deliberately slower about the whole block even though you're technically still between Grand Rapids and Holland. That's Hudsonville, where the downtown feels like someone actually designed it to be a place you'd want to linger, not just pass through. The Nature Center sits on 76 acres with five miles of trails winding through, and Terra Square—a 1940s car dealership they turned into basically the town's living room—hosts everything from farmers markets to concerts. There are craft breweries dotting the area (White Flame, Pike 51) and a farmers market culture that never really left, which makes sense given the region's deep agricultural roots. You're roughly 21 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you actually need the city, but honestly most days you don't leave.
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Why people love it here
Hudsonville Freshman Building
- High — within walking distance
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$89K median household income
- $340K median · 100 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Veteran's Park: 7 min walk
- Buttermilk Creek Pathway: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Hudsonville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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100 homes sold in Hudsonville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Income
$89K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$355K
65 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$254K
35 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,475 – $1,750 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veteran's Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
DJ's Pizza
317 Coffee
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
Veteran's Park
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Buttermilk Creek Pathway
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Patmos Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Hudsonville is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hudsonville home (around $340,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,099 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Hudsonville household earns $88,606 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $563,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,099/mo | $55,977 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,445/mo | $65,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,561/mo | $68,297 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Hudsonville, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,361 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Hudsonville DPW (water purchased from City of Wyoming)
City distributes; buys drinking water wholesale from City of Wyoming
City of Hudsonville DPW (treated at Grandville WWTP)
Sewage sent to City of Grandville WWTP via 10 lift stations
Republic Services (resident-arranged)
Private haulers serve area; Republic operates locally
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Investor-owned; city coordinates streetlights with Consumers
Confirm by addressGeorgetown Township Fire Department
Georgetown Twp FD Station 1 serves Hudsonville area
Source: hudsonville.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hudsonville are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$89K
Home Value (Census)
$261K
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,475 – $1,750 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(12)
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
Sara's Pizza
Fast Food
Restaurant
Dorados Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
Rock N Thai Express
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
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🍺 Bars(8)
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🏫 Schools(26)
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School
Shack Huddle School
School
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🚴 Trails(8)
Buttermillk Creek Pathway
Bike Path
Buttermilk Creek Pathway
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(11)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
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Living in Hudsonville: the details
Is Hudsonville a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Hudsonville is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This city is part of Hudsonville Public School District. Expect prices centered around $340,000.
What does it cost to live in Hudsonville?
Homes range from around $254,000 for condos to $355,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 17 homes for sale here right now and 100 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Hudsonville
- What do homes cost in Hudsonville?
- The median home value in Hudsonville is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hudsonville housing market?
- there are 17 homes for sale in Hudsonville right now, and 100 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hudsonville?
- Hudsonville is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is Hudsonville walkable?
- Hudsonville scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
